City Council Meeting Agenda
August 2, 2022
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:45 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Vicente Sarmiento
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Nelida Mendoza
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Kristine Ridge
City Manager
Vacant
Clerk of the Council
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. The City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda or on matters which are not on the agenda, but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council may do so by one of the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the Clerk of the Council, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received before 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – Members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) general agenda item, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Face coverings are required for members of the public who enter City buildings. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair.
Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 5:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 6:00 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL BY 5:00 p.m.
Speakers who are not in the speaker queue by 5:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL PRIOR TO 6:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue by 6:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Nelida Mendoza
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Phil Bacerra
Mayor Vicente Sarmiento
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Clerk of the Council
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Human Resources Executive Director, Jason Motsick Employee Organizations:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) FullTime Employees Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) PartTime NonCivil Service Employees
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code 54957
Title: Clerk of the Council, Acting Clerk of the Council, or Interim Clerk of the Council CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) to be taken at the Regular Open Session which will begin immediately following the Closed Session.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sarmiento
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Tommy Cota
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Sarmiento and Councilmember Mendoza to Nashely and Gilbert Lopez for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
2. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Hernandez declaring August 2022 as Chicano Heritage Month.
3. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Preston Joseph Dillard for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
4. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Mendoza to Dr. Annebelle Nery for Outstanding Contributions to Higher Education.
5. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan and Mayor Sarmiento to Santa Anita Neighborhood Youth Volunteers for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
6. COVID19 Update in the Community
7. OC Streetcar Project – Orange County Transportation Authority and Public Works Agency
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 8 through 16.
8. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
9. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of May 17, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
10. Minutes from the Regular and Housing Authority Meeting of June 7, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
11. Adopt Ordinance AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 33 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WORKS) BY ADDING ARTICLE XI RELATING TO CEREMONIAL STREET NAMING
First reading at the July 19, 2022 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 70.
Published in the Orange County Reporter on July 22, 2022.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
12. Adopt Ordinance AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 10 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE SIGNS AT COMMERCIAL CENTERS PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT PROPERTY MAINTENANCE TO THE PUBLIC
First reading at the July 19, 2022 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 70.
Published in the Orange County Reporter on July 22, 2022.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
13. Approve an Agreement with KTUA for Traffic Planning and Engineering Services for the Safe Mobility Santa Ana Plan Update in the Amount of $180,000 for a up to a Fiveyear Term (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with KTUA, for transportation/traffic planning and engineering services for the Safe Mobility Santa Ana (SMSA) plan update, for a threeyear period beginning August 2, 2022, and ending on August 1, 2025, with the option to extend for up to a twoyear period, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $180,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
14. Approve Agreement between the City of Santa Ana and William H. Nuesse M.D. and Mary Ann Nuesse, D.O, a California Medical Corporation, Doing Business as Sunrise Multispecialist Medical Center, for NonIndustrial Medical Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Aareement with William H. Nuesse M.D. and Mary Ann Nuesse, D.O, a California medical corporation, doing business as Sunrise Multispecialist Medical Center, to provide nonindustrial medical services for a threeyear term (June 7, 2022 through June 30, 2025) with the option of one 1year extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. The agreement shall not exceed $200,000 over the term of the Agreement (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
15. Adopt a Resolution Declaring CityOwned Properties as Exempt Surplus Land for the Purpose of a Real Property Exchange with the State of California Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a resolution declaring Cityowned properties as exempt surplus land pursuant to California Government Code § 54220 et seq. for exchange of State of California real property for the City’s use, and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary to complete the exchange.
16. Orange County Grand Jury’s Investigative Report, Findings, and Recommendations Regarding “How is Orange County Addressing Homelessness” Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Orange County Grand Jury’s investigative report, findings, and recommendations regarding Orange County Homelessness and authorize the City Manager to deliver the City’s response to the findings and recommendations to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
17. Approve the $128,360,000 Revive Santa Ana Spending Plan, Appropriate Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding, and Adopt a Resolution to Amend the FY 202223 Annual Budget to Add LimitedTerm FullTime Positions (Revive Santa Ana Program)
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the updated $128,360,000 Revive Santa Ana Spending Plan to protect and revive the community as Santa Ana continues to emerge from the impacts of the COVID19 pandemic.
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment of $64,180,000 to authorize spending from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for various expenditures to recover from COVID19, including authorization for the City Manager to move appropriated money between SpendingPlan line items to reflect evolving federal guidelines and individual program popularity. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a resolution to amend the Fiscal Year 202223 Annual Budget to add limitedterm fulltime positions for the implementation of Revive Santa Ana projects.
18. Direct Staff to Place a Proposed Charter Amendment Voter Ballot Measure for Public Consideration at the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election; Adopt a Resolution, Authorize and Designate City Councilmembers to File an Argument; Direct City Attorney to File an Impartial Analysis; and Other Related Documents Calling for a General Municipal Election and Consolidating it with the Statewide General Election
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: 1. Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana calling for the placement on the ballot of a measure for the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election for the submission to the qualified voters of the question of whether the City Charter should be amended to update the City Charter by imposing a lifetime ban for the Mayor after completion of 4 terms and a lifetime ban for Councilmembers after completion of 3 terms, requiring approval of 2/3 of the City Council to adopt a budget, expanding the application of the Code of Ethics, utilizing gender neutral language throughout the Charter, changing references to the “Clerk of Council” to “City Clerk” and making other minor cleanup updates.
2. Request that the Board of Supervisors of Orange County Consolidate the City’s General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election.
3. Authorize the filing of Arguments and Rebuttals.
a. Designate up to five (5) Councilmembers to author an Argument and Rebuttal Statement.
4. Direct the City Attorney to prepare an Impartial Analysis.
5. Direct the Clerk of the Council to publish legal notices as required by law. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Mental Health Mobile Outreach Services
2. Community Workforce Agreement
City Council Meeting Agenda
August 2, 2022
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:45 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Vicente Sarmiento
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Nelida Mendoza
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Kristine Ridge
City Manager
Vacant
Clerk of the Council
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. The City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda or on matters which are not on the agenda, but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council may do so by one of the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the Clerk of the Council, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received before 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – Members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) general agenda item, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Face coverings are required for members of the public who enter City buildings. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair.
Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 5:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 6:00 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL BY 5:00 p.m.
Speakers who are not in the speaker queue by 5:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL PRIOR TO 6:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue by 6:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Nelida Mendoza
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Phil Bacerra
Mayor Vicente Sarmiento
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Clerk of the Council
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Human Resources Executive Director, Jason Motsick Employee Organizations:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) FullTime Employees Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) PartTime NonCivil Service Employees
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code 54957
Title: Clerk of the Council, Acting Clerk of the Council, or Interim Clerk of the Council CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) to be taken at the Regular Open Session which will begin immediately following the Closed Session.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sarmiento
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Tommy Cota
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Sarmiento and Councilmember Mendoza to Nashely and Gilbert Lopez for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
2. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Hernandez declaring August 2022 as Chicano Heritage Month.
3. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Preston Joseph Dillard for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
4. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Mendoza to Dr. Annebelle Nery for Outstanding Contributions to Higher Education.
5. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan and Mayor Sarmiento to Santa Anita Neighborhood Youth Volunteers for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
6. COVID19 Update in the Community
7. OC Streetcar Project – Orange County Transportation Authority and Public Works Agency
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 8 through 16.
8. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
9. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of May 17, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
10. Minutes from the Regular and Housing Authority Meeting of June 7, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
11. Adopt Ordinance AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 33 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WORKS) BY ADDING ARTICLE XI RELATING TO CEREMONIAL STREET NAMING
First reading at the July 19, 2022 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 70.
Published in the Orange County Reporter on July 22, 2022.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
12. Adopt Ordinance AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 10 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE SIGNS AT COMMERCIAL CENTERS PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT PROPERTY MAINTENANCE TO THE PUBLIC
First reading at the July 19, 2022 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 70.
Published in the Orange County Reporter on July 22, 2022.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
13. Approve an Agreement with KTUA for Traffic Planning and Engineering Services for the Safe Mobility Santa Ana Plan Update in the Amount of $180,000 for a up to a Fiveyear Term (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with KTUA, for transportation/traffic planning and engineering services for the Safe Mobility Santa Ana (SMSA) plan update, for a threeyear period beginning August 2, 2022, and ending on August 1, 2025, with the option to extend for up to a twoyear period, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $180,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
14. Approve Agreement between the City of Santa Ana and William H. Nuesse M.D. and Mary Ann Nuesse, D.O, a California Medical Corporation, Doing Business as Sunrise Multispecialist Medical Center, for NonIndustrial Medical Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Aareement with William H. Nuesse M.D. and Mary Ann Nuesse, D.O, a California medical corporation, doing business as Sunrise Multispecialist Medical Center, to provide nonindustrial medical services for a threeyear term (June 7, 2022 through June 30, 2025) with the option of one 1year extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. The agreement shall not exceed $200,000 over the term of the Agreement (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
15. Adopt a Resolution Declaring CityOwned Properties as Exempt Surplus Land for the Purpose of a Real Property Exchange with the State of California Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a resolution declaring Cityowned properties as exempt surplus land pursuant to California Government Code § 54220 et seq. for exchange of State of California real property for the City’s use, and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary to complete the exchange.
16. Orange County Grand Jury’s Investigative Report, Findings, and Recommendations Regarding “How is Orange County Addressing Homelessness” Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Orange County Grand Jury’s investigative report, findings, and recommendations regarding Orange County Homelessness and authorize the City Manager to deliver the City’s response to the findings and recommendations to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
17. Approve the $128,360,000 Revive Santa Ana Spending Plan, Appropriate Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding, and Adopt a Resolution to Amend the FY 202223 Annual Budget to Add LimitedTerm FullTime Positions (Revive Santa Ana Program)
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the updated $128,360,000 Revive Santa Ana Spending Plan to protect and revive the community as Santa Ana continues to emerge from the impacts of the COVID19 pandemic.
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment of $64,180,000 to authorize spending from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for various expenditures to recover from COVID19, including authorization for the City Manager to move appropriated money between SpendingPlan line items to reflect evolving federal guidelines and individual program popularity. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a resolution to amend the Fiscal Year 202223 Annual Budget to add limitedterm fulltime positions for the implementation of Revive Santa Ana projects.
18. Direct Staff to Place a Proposed Charter Amendment Voter Ballot Measure for Public Consideration at the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election; Adopt a Resolution, Authorize and Designate City Councilmembers to File an Argument; Direct City Attorney to File an Impartial Analysis; and Other Related Documents Calling for a General Municipal Election and Consolidating it with the Statewide General Election
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: 1. Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana calling for the placement on the ballot of a measure for the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election for the submission to the qualified voters of the question of whether the City Charter should be amended to update the City Charter by imposing a lifetime ban for the Mayor after completion of 4 terms and a lifetime ban for Councilmembers after completion of 3 terms, requiring approval of 2/3 of the City Council to adopt a budget, expanding the application of the Code of Ethics, utilizing gender neutral language throughout the Charter, changing references to the “Clerk of Council” to “City Clerk” and making other minor cleanup updates.
2. Request that the Board of Supervisors of Orange County Consolidate the City’s General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election.
3. Authorize the filing of Arguments and Rebuttals.
a. Designate up to five (5) Councilmembers to author an Argument and Rebuttal Statement.
4. Direct the City Attorney to prepare an Impartial Analysis.
5. Direct the Clerk of the Council to publish legal notices as required by law. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Mental Health Mobile Outreach Services
2. Community Workforce Agreement
City Council Meeting Agenda
August 2, 2022
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:45 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Vicente Sarmiento
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Nelida Mendoza
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Kristine Ridge
City Manager
Vacant
Clerk of the Council
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. The City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda or on matters which are not on the agenda, but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council may do so by one of the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the Clerk of the Council, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received before 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – Members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) general agenda item, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Face coverings are required for members of the public who enter City buildings. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair.
Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 5:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 6:00 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL BY 5:00 p.m.
Speakers who are not in the speaker queue by 5:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL PRIOR TO 6:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue by 6:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Nelida Mendoza
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Phil Bacerra
Mayor Vicente Sarmiento
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Clerk of the Council
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Human Resources Executive Director, Jason Motsick Employee Organizations:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) FullTime Employees Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) PartTime NonCivil Service Employees
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code 54957
Title: Clerk of the Council, Acting Clerk of the Council, or Interim Clerk of the Council CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) to be taken at the Regular Open Session which will begin immediately following the Closed Session.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sarmiento
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Tommy Cota
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Sarmiento and Councilmember Mendoza to Nashely and Gilbert Lopez for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
2. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Hernandez declaring August 2022 as Chicano Heritage Month.
3. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Preston Joseph Dillard for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
4. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Mendoza to Dr. Annebelle Nery for Outstanding Contributions to Higher Education.
5. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan and Mayor Sarmiento to Santa Anita Neighborhood Youth Volunteers for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
6. COVID19 Update in the Community
7. OC Streetcar Project – Orange County Transportation Authority and Public Works Agency
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 8 through 16.
8. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
9. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of May 17, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
10. Minutes from the Regular and Housing Authority Meeting of June 7, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
11. Adopt Ordinance AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 33 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WORKS) BY ADDING ARTICLE XI RELATING TO CEREMONIAL STREET NAMING
First reading at the July 19, 2022 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 70.
Published in the Orange County Reporter on July 22, 2022.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
12. Adopt Ordinance AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 10 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE SIGNS AT COMMERCIAL CENTERS PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT PROPERTY MAINTENANCE TO THE PUBLIC
First reading at the July 19, 2022 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 70.
Published in the Orange County Reporter on July 22, 2022.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
13. Approve an Agreement with KTUA for Traffic Planning and Engineering Services for the Safe Mobility Santa Ana Plan Update in the Amount of $180,000 for a up to a Fiveyear Term (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with KTUA, for transportation/traffic planning and engineering services for the Safe Mobility Santa Ana (SMSA) plan update, for a threeyear period beginning August 2, 2022, and ending on August 1, 2025, with the option to extend for up to a twoyear period, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $180,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
14. Approve Agreement between the City of Santa Ana and William H. Nuesse M.D. and Mary Ann Nuesse, D.O, a California Medical Corporation, Doing Business as Sunrise Multispecialist Medical Center, for NonIndustrial Medical Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Aareement with William H. Nuesse M.D. and Mary Ann Nuesse, D.O, a California medical corporation, doing business as Sunrise Multispecialist Medical Center, to provide nonindustrial medical services for a threeyear term (June 7, 2022 through June 30, 2025) with the option of one 1year extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. The agreement shall not exceed $200,000 over the term of the Agreement (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
15. Adopt a Resolution Declaring CityOwned Properties as Exempt Surplus Land for the Purpose of a Real Property Exchange with the State of California Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a resolution declaring Cityowned properties as exempt surplus land pursuant to California Government Code § 54220 et seq. for exchange of State of California real property for the City’s use, and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary to complete the exchange.
16. Orange County Grand Jury’s Investigative Report, Findings, and Recommendations Regarding “How is Orange County Addressing Homelessness” Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Orange County Grand Jury’s investigative report, findings, and recommendations regarding Orange County Homelessness and authorize the City Manager to deliver the City’s response to the findings and recommendations to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
17. Approve the $128,360,000 Revive Santa Ana Spending Plan, Appropriate Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding, and Adopt a Resolution to Amend the FY 202223 Annual Budget to Add LimitedTerm FullTime Positions (Revive Santa Ana Program)
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the updated $128,360,000 Revive Santa Ana Spending Plan to protect and revive the community as Santa Ana continues to emerge from the impacts of the COVID19 pandemic.
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment of $64,180,000 to authorize spending from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for various expenditures to recover from COVID19, including authorization for the City Manager to move appropriated money between SpendingPlan line items to reflect evolving federal guidelines and individual program popularity. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a resolution to amend the Fiscal Year 202223 Annual Budget to add limitedterm fulltime positions for the implementation of Revive Santa Ana projects.
18. Direct Staff to Place a Proposed Charter Amendment Voter Ballot Measure for Public Consideration at the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election; Adopt a Resolution, Authorize and Designate City Councilmembers to File an Argument; Direct City Attorney to File an Impartial Analysis; and Other Related Documents Calling for a General Municipal Election and Consolidating it with the Statewide General Election
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: 1. Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana calling for the placement on the ballot of a measure for the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election for the submission to the qualified voters of the question of whether the City Charter should be amended to update the City Charter by imposing a lifetime ban for the Mayor after completion of 4 terms and a lifetime ban for Councilmembers after completion of 3 terms, requiring approval of 2/3 of the City Council to adopt a budget, expanding the application of the Code of Ethics, utilizing gender neutral language throughout the Charter, changing references to the “Clerk of Council” to “City Clerk” and making other minor cleanup updates.
2. Request that the Board of Supervisors of Orange County Consolidate the City’s General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election.
3. Authorize the filing of Arguments and Rebuttals.
a. Designate up to five (5) Councilmembers to author an Argument and Rebuttal Statement.
4. Direct the City Attorney to prepare an Impartial Analysis.
5. Direct the Clerk of the Council to publish legal notices as required by law. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Mental Health Mobile Outreach Services
2. Community Workforce Agreement
City Council Meeting Agenda
August 2, 2022
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:45 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Vicente Sarmiento
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Nelida Mendoza
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Kristine Ridge
City Manager
Vacant
Clerk of the Council
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. The City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda or on matters which are not on the agenda, but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council may do so by one of the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the Clerk of the Council, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received before 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – Members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) general agenda item, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Face coverings are required for members of the public who enter City buildings. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair.
Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 5:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 6:00 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL BY 5:00 p.m.
Speakers who are not in the speaker queue by 5:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL PRIOR TO 6:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue by 6:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Nelida Mendoza
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Phil Bacerra
Mayor Vicente Sarmiento
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Clerk of the Council
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Human Resources Executive Director, Jason Motsick Employee Organizations:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) FullTime Employees Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) PartTime NonCivil Service Employees
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code 54957
Title: Clerk of the Council, Acting Clerk of the Council, or Interim Clerk of the Council CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) to be taken at the Regular Open Session which will begin immediately following the Closed Session.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sarmiento
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Tommy Cota
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Sarmiento and Councilmember Mendoza to Nashely and Gilbert Lopez for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
2. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Hernandez declaring August 2022 as Chicano Heritage Month.
3. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Preston Joseph Dillard for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
4. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Mendoza to Dr. Annebelle Nery for Outstanding Contributions to Higher Education.
5. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan and Mayor Sarmiento to Santa Anita Neighborhood Youth Volunteers for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
6. COVID19 Update in the Community
7. OC Streetcar Project – Orange County Transportation Authority and Public Works Agency
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 8 through 16.
8. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
9. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of May 17, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
10. Minutes from the Regular and Housing Authority Meeting of June 7, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
11. Adopt Ordinance AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 33 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WORKS) BY ADDING ARTICLE XI RELATING TO CEREMONIAL STREET NAMING
First reading at the July 19, 2022 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 70.
Published in the Orange County Reporter on July 22, 2022.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
12. Adopt Ordinance AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 10 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE SIGNS AT COMMERCIAL CENTERS PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT PROPERTY MAINTENANCE TO THE PUBLIC
First reading at the July 19, 2022 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 70.
Published in the Orange County Reporter on July 22, 2022.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
13. Approve an Agreement with KTUA for Traffic Planning and Engineering Services for the Safe Mobility Santa Ana Plan Update in the Amount of $180,000 for a up to a Fiveyear Term (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with KTUA, for transportation/traffic planning and engineering services for the Safe Mobility Santa Ana (SMSA) plan update, for a threeyear period beginning August 2, 2022, and ending on August 1, 2025, with the option to extend for up to a twoyear period, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $180,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
14. Approve Agreement between the City of Santa Ana and William H. Nuesse M.D. and Mary Ann Nuesse, D.O, a California Medical Corporation, Doing Business as Sunrise Multispecialist Medical Center, for NonIndustrial Medical Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Aareement with William H. Nuesse M.D. and Mary Ann Nuesse, D.O, a California medical corporation, doing business as Sunrise Multispecialist Medical Center, to provide nonindustrial medical services for a threeyear term (June 7, 2022 through June 30, 2025) with the option of one 1year extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. The agreement shall not exceed $200,000 over the term of the Agreement (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
15. Adopt a Resolution Declaring CityOwned Properties as Exempt Surplus Land for the Purpose of a Real Property Exchange with the State of California Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a resolution declaring Cityowned properties as exempt surplus land pursuant to California Government Code § 54220 et seq. for exchange of State of California real property for the City’s use, and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary to complete the exchange.
16. Orange County Grand Jury’s Investigative Report, Findings, and Recommendations Regarding “How is Orange County Addressing Homelessness” Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Orange County Grand Jury’s investigative report, findings, and recommendations regarding Orange County Homelessness and authorize the City Manager to deliver the City’s response to the findings and recommendations to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
17. Approve the $128,360,000 Revive Santa Ana Spending Plan, Appropriate Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding, and Adopt a Resolution to Amend the FY 202223 Annual Budget to Add LimitedTerm FullTime Positions (Revive Santa Ana Program)
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the updated $128,360,000 Revive Santa Ana Spending Plan to protect and revive the community as Santa Ana continues to emerge from the impacts of the COVID19 pandemic.
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment of $64,180,000 to authorize spending from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for various expenditures to recover from COVID19, including authorization for the City Manager to move appropriated money between SpendingPlan line items to reflect evolving federal guidelines and individual program popularity. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a resolution to amend the Fiscal Year 202223 Annual Budget to add limitedterm fulltime positions for the implementation of Revive Santa Ana projects.
18. Direct Staff to Place a Proposed Charter Amendment Voter Ballot Measure for Public Consideration at the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election; Adopt a Resolution, Authorize and Designate City Councilmembers to File an Argument; Direct City Attorney to File an Impartial Analysis; and Other Related Documents Calling for a General Municipal Election and Consolidating it with the Statewide General Election
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: 1. Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana calling for the placement on the ballot of a measure for the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election for the submission to the qualified voters of the question of whether the City Charter should be amended to update the City Charter by imposing a lifetime ban for the Mayor after completion of 4 terms and a lifetime ban for Councilmembers after completion of 3 terms, requiring approval of 2/3 of the City Council to adopt a budget, expanding the application of the Code of Ethics, utilizing gender neutral language throughout the Charter, changing references to the “Clerk of Council” to “City Clerk” and making other minor cleanup updates.
2. Request that the Board of Supervisors of Orange County Consolidate the City’s General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election.
3. Authorize the filing of Arguments and Rebuttals.
a. Designate up to five (5) Councilmembers to author an Argument and Rebuttal Statement.
4. Direct the City Attorney to prepare an Impartial Analysis.
5. Direct the Clerk of the Council to publish legal notices as required by law. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Mental Health Mobile Outreach Services
2. Community Workforce Agreement
City Council Meeting Agenda
August 2, 2022
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:45 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Vicente Sarmiento
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Nelida Mendoza
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Kristine Ridge
City Manager
Vacant
Clerk of the Council
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. The City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda or on matters which are not on the agenda, but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council may do so by one of the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the Clerk of the Council, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received before 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – Members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) general agenda item, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Face coverings are required for members of the public who enter City buildings. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair.
Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 5:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 6:00 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL BY 5:00 p.m.
Speakers who are not in the speaker queue by 5:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL PRIOR TO 6:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue by 6:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Nelida Mendoza
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Phil Bacerra
Mayor Vicente Sarmiento
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Clerk of the Council
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Human Resources Executive Director, Jason Motsick Employee Organizations:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) FullTime Employees Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) PartTime NonCivil Service Employees
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code 54957
Title: Clerk of the Council, Acting Clerk of the Council, or Interim Clerk of the Council CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) to be taken at the Regular Open Session which will begin immediately following the Closed Session.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sarmiento
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Tommy Cota
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Sarmiento and Councilmember Mendoza to Nashely and Gilbert Lopez for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
2. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Hernandez declaring August 2022 as Chicano Heritage Month.
3. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Preston Joseph Dillard for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
4. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Mendoza to Dr. Annebelle Nery for Outstanding Contributions to Higher Education.
5. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan and Mayor Sarmiento to Santa Anita Neighborhood Youth Volunteers for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
6. COVID19 Update in the Community
7. OC Streetcar Project – Orange County Transportation Authority and Public Works Agency
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 8 through 16.
8. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
9. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of May 17, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
10. Minutes from the Regular and Housing Authority Meeting of June 7, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
11. Adopt Ordinance AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 33 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WORKS) BY ADDING ARTICLE XI RELATING TO CEREMONIAL STREET NAMING
First reading at the July 19, 2022 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 70.
Published in the Orange County Reporter on July 22, 2022.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
12. Adopt Ordinance AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 10 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE SIGNS AT COMMERCIAL CENTERS PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT PROPERTY MAINTENANCE TO THE PUBLIC
First reading at the July 19, 2022 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 70.
Published in the Orange County Reporter on July 22, 2022.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
13. Approve an Agreement with KTUA for Traffic Planning and Engineering Services for the Safe Mobility Santa Ana Plan Update in the Amount of $180,000 for a up to a Fiveyear Term (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with KTUA, for transportation/traffic planning and engineering services for the Safe Mobility Santa Ana (SMSA) plan update, for a threeyear period beginning August 2, 2022, and ending on August 1, 2025, with the option to extend for up to a twoyear period, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $180,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
14. Approve Agreement between the City of Santa Ana and William H. Nuesse M.D. and Mary Ann Nuesse, D.O, a California Medical Corporation, Doing Business as Sunrise Multispecialist Medical Center, for NonIndustrial Medical Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Aareement with William H. Nuesse M.D. and Mary Ann Nuesse, D.O, a California medical corporation, doing business as Sunrise Multispecialist Medical Center, to provide nonindustrial medical services for a threeyear term (June 7, 2022 through June 30, 2025) with the option of one 1year extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. The agreement shall not exceed $200,000 over the term of the Agreement (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
15. Adopt a Resolution Declaring CityOwned Properties as Exempt Surplus Land for the Purpose of a Real Property Exchange with the State of California Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a resolution declaring Cityowned properties as exempt surplus land pursuant to California Government Code § 54220 et seq. for exchange of State of California real property for the City’s use, and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary to complete the exchange.
16. Orange County Grand Jury’s Investigative Report, Findings, and Recommendations Regarding “How is Orange County Addressing Homelessness” Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Orange County Grand Jury’s investigative report, findings, and recommendations regarding Orange County Homelessness and authorize the City Manager to deliver the City’s response to the findings and recommendations to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
17. Approve the $128,360,000 Revive Santa Ana Spending Plan, Appropriate Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding, and Adopt a Resolution to Amend the FY 202223 Annual Budget to Add LimitedTerm FullTime Positions (Revive Santa Ana Program)
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the updated $128,360,000 Revive Santa Ana Spending Plan to protect and revive the community as Santa Ana continues to emerge from the impacts of the COVID19 pandemic.
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment of $64,180,000 to authorize spending from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for various expenditures to recover from COVID19, including authorization for the City Manager to move appropriated money between SpendingPlan line items to reflect evolving federal guidelines and individual program popularity. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a resolution to amend the Fiscal Year 202223 Annual Budget to add limitedterm fulltime positions for the implementation of Revive Santa Ana projects.
18. Direct Staff to Place a Proposed Charter Amendment Voter Ballot Measure for Public Consideration at the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election; Adopt a Resolution, Authorize and Designate City Councilmembers to File an Argument; Direct City Attorney to File an Impartial Analysis; and Other Related Documents Calling for a General Municipal Election and Consolidating it with the Statewide General Election
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: 1. Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana calling for the placement on the ballot of a measure for the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election for the submission to the qualified voters of the question of whether the City Charter should be amended to update the City Charter by imposing a lifetime ban for the Mayor after completion of 4 terms and a lifetime ban for Councilmembers after completion of 3 terms, requiring approval of 2/3 of the City Council to adopt a budget, expanding the application of the Code of Ethics, utilizing gender neutral language throughout the Charter, changing references to the “Clerk of Council” to “City Clerk” and making other minor cleanup updates.
2. Request that the Board of Supervisors of Orange County Consolidate the City’s General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election.
3. Authorize the filing of Arguments and Rebuttals.
a. Designate up to five (5) Councilmembers to author an Argument and Rebuttal Statement.
4. Direct the City Attorney to prepare an Impartial Analysis.
5. Direct the Clerk of the Council to publish legal notices as required by law. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Mental Health Mobile Outreach Services
2. Community Workforce Agreement
City Council Meeting Agenda
August 2, 2022
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:45 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Vicente Sarmiento
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Nelida Mendoza
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Kristine Ridge
City Manager
Vacant
Clerk of the Council
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. The City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda or on matters which are not on the agenda, but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council may do so by one of the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the Clerk of the Council, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received before 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – Members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) general agenda item, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Face coverings are required for members of the public who enter City buildings. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair.
Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 5:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 6:00 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL BY 5:00 p.m.
Speakers who are not in the speaker queue by 5:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL PRIOR TO 6:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue by 6:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Nelida Mendoza
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Phil Bacerra
Mayor Vicente Sarmiento
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Clerk of the Council
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Human Resources Executive Director, Jason Motsick Employee Organizations:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) FullTime Employees Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) PartTime NonCivil Service Employees
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code 54957
Title: Clerk of the Council, Acting Clerk of the Council, or Interim Clerk of the Council CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) to be taken at the Regular Open Session which will begin immediately following the Closed Session.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sarmiento
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Tommy Cota
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Sarmiento and Councilmember Mendoza to Nashely and Gilbert Lopez for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
2. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Hernandez declaring August 2022 as Chicano Heritage Month.
3. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Preston Joseph Dillard for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
4. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Mendoza to Dr. Annebelle Nery for Outstanding Contributions to Higher Education.
5. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan and Mayor Sarmiento to Santa Anita Neighborhood Youth Volunteers for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
6. COVID19 Update in the Community
7. OC Streetcar Project – Orange County Transportation Authority and Public Works Agency
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 8 through 16.
8. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
9. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of May 17, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
10. Minutes from the Regular and Housing Authority Meeting of June 7, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
11. Adopt Ordinance AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 33 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WORKS) BY ADDING ARTICLE XI RELATING TO CEREMONIAL STREET NAMING
First reading at the July 19, 2022 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 70.
Published in the Orange County Reporter on July 22, 2022.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
12. Adopt Ordinance AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 10 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE SIGNS AT COMMERCIAL CENTERS PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT PROPERTY MAINTENANCE TO THE PUBLIC
First reading at the July 19, 2022 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 70.
Published in the Orange County Reporter on July 22, 2022.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
13. Approve an Agreement with KTUA for Traffic Planning and Engineering Services for the Safe Mobility Santa Ana Plan Update in the Amount of $180,000 for a up to a Fiveyear Term (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with KTUA, for transportation/traffic planning and engineering services for the Safe Mobility Santa Ana (SMSA) plan update, for a threeyear period beginning August 2, 2022, and ending on August 1, 2025, with the option to extend for up to a twoyear period, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $180,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
14. Approve Agreement between the City of Santa Ana and William H. Nuesse M.D. and Mary Ann Nuesse, D.O, a California Medical Corporation, Doing Business as Sunrise Multispecialist Medical Center, for NonIndustrial Medical Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Aareement with William H. Nuesse M.D. and Mary Ann Nuesse, D.O, a California medical corporation, doing business as Sunrise Multispecialist Medical Center, to provide nonindustrial medical services for a threeyear term (June 7, 2022 through June 30, 2025) with the option of one 1year extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. The agreement shall not exceed $200,000 over the term of the Agreement (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
15. Adopt a Resolution Declaring CityOwned Properties as Exempt Surplus Land for the Purpose of a Real Property Exchange with the State of California Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a resolution declaring Cityowned properties as exempt surplus land pursuant to California Government Code § 54220 et seq. for exchange of State of California real property for the City’s use, and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary to complete the exchange.
16. Orange County Grand Jury’s Investigative Report, Findings, and Recommendations Regarding “How is Orange County Addressing Homelessness” Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Orange County Grand Jury’s investigative report, findings, and recommendations regarding Orange County Homelessness and authorize the City Manager to deliver the City’s response to the findings and recommendations to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
17. Approve the $128,360,000 Revive Santa Ana Spending Plan, Appropriate Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding, and Adopt a Resolution to Amend the FY 202223 Annual Budget to Add LimitedTerm FullTime Positions (Revive Santa Ana Program)
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the updated $128,360,000 Revive Santa Ana Spending Plan to protect and revive the community as Santa Ana continues to emerge from the impacts of the COVID19 pandemic.
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment of $64,180,000 to authorize spending from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for various expenditures to recover from COVID19, including authorization for the City Manager to move appropriated money between SpendingPlan line items to reflect evolving federal guidelines and individual program popularity. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a resolution to amend the Fiscal Year 202223 Annual Budget to add limitedterm fulltime positions for the implementation of Revive Santa Ana projects.
18. Direct Staff to Place a Proposed Charter Amendment Voter Ballot Measure for Public Consideration at the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election; Adopt a Resolution, Authorize and Designate City Councilmembers to File an Argument; Direct City Attorney to File an Impartial Analysis; and Other Related Documents Calling for a General Municipal Election and Consolidating it with the Statewide General Election
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: 1. Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana calling for the placement on the ballot of a measure for the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election for the submission to the qualified voters of the question of whether the City Charter should be amended to update the City Charter by imposing a lifetime ban for the Mayor after completion of 4 terms and a lifetime ban for Councilmembers after completion of 3 terms, requiring approval of 2/3 of the City Council to adopt a budget, expanding the application of the Code of Ethics, utilizing gender neutral language throughout the Charter, changing references to the “Clerk of Council” to “City Clerk” and making other minor cleanup updates.
2. Request that the Board of Supervisors of Orange County Consolidate the City’s General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election.
3. Authorize the filing of Arguments and Rebuttals.
a. Designate up to five (5) Councilmembers to author an Argument and Rebuttal Statement.
4. Direct the City Attorney to prepare an Impartial Analysis.
5. Direct the Clerk of the Council to publish legal notices as required by law. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Mental Health Mobile Outreach Services
2. Community Workforce Agreement
City Council Meeting Agenda
August 2, 2022
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:45 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Vicente Sarmiento
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Nelida Mendoza
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Kristine Ridge
City Manager
Vacant
Clerk of the Council
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. The City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda or on matters which are not on the agenda, but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council may do so by one of the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the Clerk of the Council, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received before 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – Members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) general agenda item, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Face coverings are required for members of the public who enter City buildings. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair.
Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 5:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 6:00 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL BY 5:00 p.m.
Speakers who are not in the speaker queue by 5:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL PRIOR TO 6:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue by 6:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Nelida Mendoza
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Phil Bacerra
Mayor Vicente Sarmiento
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Clerk of the Council
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Human Resources Executive Director, Jason Motsick Employee Organizations:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) FullTime Employees Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) PartTime NonCivil Service Employees
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code 54957
Title: Clerk of the Council, Acting Clerk of the Council, or Interim Clerk of the Council CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) to be taken at the Regular Open Session which will begin immediately following the Closed Session.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sarmiento
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Tommy Cota
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Sarmiento and Councilmember Mendoza to Nashely and Gilbert Lopez for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
2. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Hernandez declaring August 2022 as Chicano Heritage Month.
3. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Preston Joseph Dillard for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
4. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Mendoza to Dr. Annebelle Nery for Outstanding Contributions to Higher Education.
5. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan and Mayor Sarmiento to Santa Anita Neighborhood Youth Volunteers for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
6. COVID19 Update in the Community
7. OC Streetcar Project – Orange County Transportation Authority and Public Works Agency
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 8 through 16.
8. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
9. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of May 17, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
10. Minutes from the Regular and Housing Authority Meeting of June 7, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
11. Adopt Ordinance AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 33 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WORKS) BY ADDING ARTICLE XI RELATING TO CEREMONIAL STREET NAMING
First reading at the July 19, 2022 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 70.
Published in the Orange County Reporter on July 22, 2022.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
12. Adopt Ordinance AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 10 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE SIGNS AT COMMERCIAL CENTERS PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT PROPERTY MAINTENANCE TO THE PUBLIC
First reading at the July 19, 2022 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 70.
Published in the Orange County Reporter on July 22, 2022.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
13. Approve an Agreement with KTUA for Traffic Planning and Engineering Services for the Safe Mobility Santa Ana Plan Update in the Amount of $180,000 for a up to a Fiveyear Term (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with KTUA, for transportation/traffic planning and engineering services for the Safe Mobility Santa Ana (SMSA) plan update, for a threeyear period beginning August 2, 2022, and ending on August 1, 2025, with the option to extend for up to a twoyear period, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $180,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
14. Approve Agreement between the City of Santa Ana and William H. Nuesse M.D. and Mary Ann Nuesse, D.O, a California Medical Corporation, Doing Business as Sunrise Multispecialist Medical Center, for NonIndustrial Medical Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Aareement with William H. Nuesse M.D. and Mary Ann Nuesse, D.O, a California medical corporation, doing business as Sunrise Multispecialist Medical Center, to provide nonindustrial medical services for a threeyear term (June 7, 2022 through June 30, 2025) with the option of one 1year extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. The agreement shall not exceed $200,000 over the term of the Agreement (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
15. Adopt a Resolution Declaring CityOwned Properties as Exempt Surplus Land for the Purpose of a Real Property Exchange with the State of California Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a resolution declaring Cityowned properties as exempt surplus land pursuant to California Government Code § 54220 et seq. for exchange of State of California real property for the City’s use, and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary to complete the exchange.
16. Orange County Grand Jury’s Investigative Report, Findings, and Recommendations Regarding “How is Orange County Addressing Homelessness” Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Orange County Grand Jury’s investigative report, findings, and recommendations regarding Orange County Homelessness and authorize the City Manager to deliver the City’s response to the findings and recommendations to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
17. Approve the $128,360,000 Revive Santa Ana Spending Plan, Appropriate Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding, and Adopt a Resolution to Amend the FY 202223 Annual Budget to Add LimitedTerm FullTime Positions (Revive Santa Ana Program)
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the updated $128,360,000 Revive Santa Ana Spending Plan to protect and revive the community as Santa Ana continues to emerge from the impacts of the COVID19 pandemic.
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment of $64,180,000 to authorize spending from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for various expenditures to recover from COVID19, including authorization for the City Manager to move appropriated money between SpendingPlan line items to reflect evolving federal guidelines and individual program popularity. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a resolution to amend the Fiscal Year 202223 Annual Budget to add limitedterm fulltime positions for the implementation of Revive Santa Ana projects.
18. Direct Staff to Place a Proposed Charter Amendment Voter Ballot Measure for Public Consideration at the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election; Adopt a Resolution, Authorize and Designate City Councilmembers to File an Argument; Direct City Attorney to File an Impartial Analysis; and Other Related Documents Calling for a General Municipal Election and Consolidating it with the Statewide General Election
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: 1. Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana calling for the placement on the ballot of a measure for the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election for the submission to the qualified voters of the question of whether the City Charter should be amended to update the City Charter by imposing a lifetime ban for the Mayor after completion of 4 terms and a lifetime ban for Councilmembers after completion of 3 terms, requiring approval of 2/3 of the City Council to adopt a budget, expanding the application of the Code of Ethics, utilizing gender neutral language throughout the Charter, changing references to the “Clerk of Council” to “City Clerk” and making other minor cleanup updates.
2. Request that the Board of Supervisors of Orange County Consolidate the City’s General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election.
3. Authorize the filing of Arguments and Rebuttals.
a. Designate up to five (5) Councilmembers to author an Argument and Rebuttal Statement.
4. Direct the City Attorney to prepare an Impartial Analysis.
5. Direct the Clerk of the Council to publish legal notices as required by law. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Mental Health Mobile Outreach Services
2. Community Workforce Agreement
City Council Meeting Agenda
August 2, 2022
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:45 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Vicente Sarmiento
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Nelida Mendoza
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Kristine Ridge
City Manager
Vacant
Clerk of the Council
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. The City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda or on matters which are not on the agenda, but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council may do so by one of the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the Clerk of the Council, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received before 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – Members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) general agenda item, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Face coverings are required for members of the public who enter City buildings. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair.
Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 5:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 6:00 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL BY 5:00 p.m.
Speakers who are not in the speaker queue by 5:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL PRIOR TO 6:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue by 6:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Nelida Mendoza
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Phil Bacerra
Mayor Vicente Sarmiento
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Clerk of the Council
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Human Resources Executive Director, Jason Motsick Employee Organizations:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) FullTime Employees Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) PartTime NonCivil Service Employees
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code 54957
Title: Clerk of the Council, Acting Clerk of the Council, or Interim Clerk of the Council CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) to be taken at the Regular Open Session which will begin immediately following the Closed Session.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sarmiento
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Tommy Cota
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Sarmiento and Councilmember Mendoza to Nashely and Gilbert Lopez for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
2. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Hernandez declaring August 2022 as Chicano Heritage Month.
3. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Preston Joseph Dillard for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
4. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Mendoza to Dr. Annebelle Nery for Outstanding Contributions to Higher Education.
5. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan and Mayor Sarmiento to Santa Anita Neighborhood Youth Volunteers for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
6. COVID19 Update in the Community
7. OC Streetcar Project – Orange County Transportation Authority and Public Works Agency
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 8 through 16.
8. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
9. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of May 17, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
10. Minutes from the Regular and Housing Authority Meeting of June 7, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
11. Adopt Ordinance AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 33 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WORKS) BY ADDING ARTICLE XI RELATING TO CEREMONIAL STREET NAMING
First reading at the July 19, 2022 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 70.
Published in the Orange County Reporter on July 22, 2022.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
12. Adopt Ordinance AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 10 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE SIGNS AT COMMERCIAL CENTERS PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT PROPERTY MAINTENANCE TO THE PUBLIC
First reading at the July 19, 2022 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 70.
Published in the Orange County Reporter on July 22, 2022.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
13. Approve an Agreement with KTUA for Traffic Planning and Engineering Services for the Safe Mobility Santa Ana Plan Update in the Amount of $180,000 for a up to a Fiveyear Term (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with KTUA, for transportation/traffic planning and engineering services for the Safe Mobility Santa Ana (SMSA) plan update, for a threeyear period beginning August 2, 2022, and ending on August 1, 2025, with the option to extend for up to a twoyear period, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $180,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
14. Approve Agreement between the City of Santa Ana and William H. Nuesse M.D. and Mary Ann Nuesse, D.O, a California Medical Corporation, Doing Business as Sunrise Multispecialist Medical Center, for NonIndustrial Medical Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Aareement with William H. Nuesse M.D. and Mary Ann Nuesse, D.O, a California medical corporation, doing business as Sunrise Multispecialist Medical Center, to provide nonindustrial medical services for a threeyear term (June 7, 2022 through June 30, 2025) with the option of one 1year extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. The agreement shall not exceed $200,000 over the term of the Agreement (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
15. Adopt a Resolution Declaring CityOwned Properties as Exempt Surplus Land for the Purpose of a Real Property Exchange with the State of California Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a resolution declaring Cityowned properties as exempt surplus land pursuant to California Government Code § 54220 et seq. for exchange of State of California real property for the City’s use, and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary to complete the exchange.
16. Orange County Grand Jury’s Investigative Report, Findings, and Recommendations Regarding “How is Orange County Addressing Homelessness” Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Orange County Grand Jury’s investigative report, findings, and recommendations regarding Orange County Homelessness and authorize the City Manager to deliver the City’s response to the findings and recommendations to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
17. Approve the $128,360,000 Revive Santa Ana Spending Plan, Appropriate Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding, and Adopt a Resolution to Amend the FY 202223 Annual Budget to Add LimitedTerm FullTime Positions (Revive Santa Ana Program)
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the updated $128,360,000 Revive Santa Ana Spending Plan to protect and revive the community as Santa Ana continues to emerge from the impacts of the COVID19 pandemic.
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment of $64,180,000 to authorize spending from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for various expenditures to recover from COVID19, including authorization for the City Manager to move appropriated money between SpendingPlan line items to reflect evolving federal guidelines and individual program popularity. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a resolution to amend the Fiscal Year 202223 Annual Budget to add limitedterm fulltime positions for the implementation of Revive Santa Ana projects.
18. Direct Staff to Place a Proposed Charter Amendment Voter Ballot Measure for Public Consideration at the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election; Adopt a Resolution, Authorize and Designate City Councilmembers to File an Argument; Direct City Attorney to File an Impartial Analysis; and Other Related Documents Calling for a General Municipal Election and Consolidating it with the Statewide General Election
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: 1. Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana calling for the placement on the ballot of a measure for the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election for the submission to the qualified voters of the question of whether the City Charter should be amended to update the City Charter by imposing a lifetime ban for the Mayor after completion of 4 terms and a lifetime ban for Councilmembers after completion of 3 terms, requiring approval of 2/3 of the City Council to adopt a budget, expanding the application of the Code of Ethics, utilizing gender neutral language throughout the Charter, changing references to the “Clerk of Council” to “City Clerk” and making other minor cleanup updates.
2. Request that the Board of Supervisors of Orange County Consolidate the City’s General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election.
3. Authorize the filing of Arguments and Rebuttals.
a. Designate up to five (5) Councilmembers to author an Argument and Rebuttal Statement.
4. Direct the City Attorney to prepare an Impartial Analysis.
5. Direct the Clerk of the Council to publish legal notices as required by law. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Mental Health Mobile Outreach Services
2. Community Workforce Agreement
City Council Meeting Agenda
August 2, 2022
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:45 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Vicente Sarmiento
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Nelida Mendoza
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Kristine Ridge
City Manager
Vacant
Clerk of the Council
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. The City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda or on matters which are not on the agenda, but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council may do so by one of the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the Clerk of the Council, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received before 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – Members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) general agenda item, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Face coverings are required for members of the public who enter City buildings. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair.
Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 5:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 6:00 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL BY 5:00 p.m.
Speakers who are not in the speaker queue by 5:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL PRIOR TO 6:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue by 6:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Nelida Mendoza
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Phil Bacerra
Mayor Vicente Sarmiento
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Clerk of the Council
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Human Resources Executive Director, Jason Motsick Employee Organizations:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) FullTime Employees Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) PartTime NonCivil Service Employees
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code 54957
Title: Clerk of the Council, Acting Clerk of the Council, or Interim Clerk of the Council CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) to be taken at the Regular Open Session which will begin immediately following the Closed Session.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sarmiento
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Tommy Cota
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Sarmiento and Councilmember Mendoza to Nashely and Gilbert Lopez for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
2. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Hernandez declaring August 2022 as Chicano Heritage Month.
3. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Preston Joseph Dillard for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
4. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Mendoza to Dr. Annebelle Nery for Outstanding Contributions to Higher Education.
5. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan and Mayor Sarmiento to Santa Anita Neighborhood Youth Volunteers for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
6. COVID19 Update in the Community
7. OC Streetcar Project – Orange County Transportation Authority and Public Works Agency
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 8 through 16.
8. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
9. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of May 17, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
10. Minutes from the Regular and Housing Authority Meeting of June 7, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
11. Adopt Ordinance AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 33 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WORKS) BY ADDING ARTICLE XI RELATING TO CEREMONIAL STREET NAMING
First reading at the July 19, 2022 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 70.
Published in the Orange County Reporter on July 22, 2022.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
12. Adopt Ordinance AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 10 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE SIGNS AT COMMERCIAL CENTERS PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT PROPERTY MAINTENANCE TO THE PUBLIC
First reading at the July 19, 2022 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 70.
Published in the Orange County Reporter on July 22, 2022.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
13. Approve an Agreement with KTUA for Traffic Planning and Engineering Services for the Safe Mobility Santa Ana Plan Update in the Amount of $180,000 for a up to a Fiveyear Term (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with KTUA, for transportation/traffic planning and engineering services for the Safe Mobility Santa Ana (SMSA) plan update, for a threeyear period beginning August 2, 2022, and ending on August 1, 2025, with the option to extend for up to a twoyear period, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $180,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
14. Approve Agreement between the City of Santa Ana and William H. Nuesse M.D. and Mary Ann Nuesse, D.O, a California Medical Corporation, Doing Business as Sunrise Multispecialist Medical Center, for NonIndustrial Medical Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Aareement with William H. Nuesse M.D. and Mary Ann Nuesse, D.O, a California medical corporation, doing business as Sunrise Multispecialist Medical Center, to provide nonindustrial medical services for a threeyear term (June 7, 2022 through June 30, 2025) with the option of one 1year extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. The agreement shall not exceed $200,000 over the term of the Agreement (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
15. Adopt a Resolution Declaring CityOwned Properties as Exempt Surplus Land for the Purpose of a Real Property Exchange with the State of California Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a resolution declaring Cityowned properties as exempt surplus land pursuant to California Government Code § 54220 et seq. for exchange of State of California real property for the City’s use, and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary to complete the exchange.
16. Orange County Grand Jury’s Investigative Report, Findings, and Recommendations Regarding “How is Orange County Addressing Homelessness” Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Orange County Grand Jury’s investigative report, findings, and recommendations regarding Orange County Homelessness and authorize the City Manager to deliver the City’s response to the findings and recommendations to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
17. Approve the $128,360,000 Revive Santa Ana Spending Plan, Appropriate Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding, and Adopt a Resolution to Amend the FY 202223 Annual Budget to Add LimitedTerm FullTime Positions (Revive Santa Ana Program)
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the updated $128,360,000 Revive Santa Ana Spending Plan to protect and revive the community as Santa Ana continues to emerge from the impacts of the COVID19 pandemic.
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment of $64,180,000 to authorize spending from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for various expenditures to recover from COVID19, including authorization for the City Manager to move appropriated money between SpendingPlan line items to reflect evolving federal guidelines and individual program popularity. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a resolution to amend the Fiscal Year 202223 Annual Budget to add limitedterm fulltime positions for the implementation of Revive Santa Ana projects.
18. Direct Staff to Place a Proposed Charter Amendment Voter Ballot Measure for Public Consideration at the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election; Adopt a Resolution, Authorize and Designate City Councilmembers to File an Argument; Direct City Attorney to File an Impartial Analysis; and Other Related Documents Calling for a General Municipal Election and Consolidating it with the Statewide General Election
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: 1. Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana calling for the placement on the ballot of a measure for the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election for the submission to the qualified voters of the question of whether the City Charter should be amended to update the City Charter by imposing a lifetime ban for the Mayor after completion of 4 terms and a lifetime ban for Councilmembers after completion of 3 terms, requiring approval of 2/3 of the City Council to adopt a budget, expanding the application of the Code of Ethics, utilizing gender neutral language throughout the Charter, changing references to the “Clerk of Council” to “City Clerk” and making other minor cleanup updates.
2. Request that the Board of Supervisors of Orange County Consolidate the City’s General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election.
3. Authorize the filing of Arguments and Rebuttals.
a. Designate up to five (5) Councilmembers to author an Argument and Rebuttal Statement.
4. Direct the City Attorney to prepare an Impartial Analysis.
5. Direct the Clerk of the Council to publish legal notices as required by law. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Mental Health Mobile Outreach Services
2. Community Workforce Agreement
City Council Meeting Agenda
August 2, 2022
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:45 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Vicente Sarmiento
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Nelida Mendoza
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Kristine Ridge
City Manager
Vacant
Clerk of the Council
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. The City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda or on matters which are not on the agenda, but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council may do so by one of the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the Clerk of the Council, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received before 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – Members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) general agenda item, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Face coverings are required for members of the public who enter City buildings. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair.
Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 5:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 6:00 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL BY 5:00 p.m.
Speakers who are not in the speaker queue by 5:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL PRIOR TO 6:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue by 6:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Nelida Mendoza
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Phil Bacerra
Mayor Vicente Sarmiento
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Clerk of the Council
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Human Resources Executive Director, Jason Motsick Employee Organizations:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) FullTime Employees Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) PartTime NonCivil Service Employees
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code 54957
Title: Clerk of the Council, Acting Clerk of the Council, or Interim Clerk of the Council CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) to be taken at the Regular Open Session which will begin immediately following the Closed Session.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sarmiento
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Tommy Cota
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Sarmiento and Councilmember Mendoza to Nashely and Gilbert Lopez for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
2. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Hernandez declaring August 2022 as Chicano Heritage Month.
3. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Preston Joseph Dillard for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
4. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Mendoza to Dr. Annebelle Nery for Outstanding Contributions to Higher Education.
5. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan and Mayor Sarmiento to Santa Anita Neighborhood Youth Volunteers for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
6. COVID19 Update in the Community
7. OC Streetcar Project – Orange County Transportation Authority and Public Works Agency
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 8 through 16.
8. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
9. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of May 17, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
10. Minutes from the Regular and Housing Authority Meeting of June 7, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
11. Adopt Ordinance AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 33 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WORKS) BY ADDING ARTICLE XI RELATING TO CEREMONIAL STREET NAMING
First reading at the July 19, 2022 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 70.
Published in the Orange County Reporter on July 22, 2022.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
12. Adopt Ordinance AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 10 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE SIGNS AT COMMERCIAL CENTERS PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT PROPERTY MAINTENANCE TO THE PUBLIC
First reading at the July 19, 2022 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 70.
Published in the Orange County Reporter on July 22, 2022.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
13. Approve an Agreement with KTUA for Traffic Planning and Engineering Services for the Safe Mobility Santa Ana Plan Update in the Amount of $180,000 for a up to a Fiveyear Term (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with KTUA, for transportation/traffic planning and engineering services for the Safe Mobility Santa Ana (SMSA) plan update, for a threeyear period beginning August 2, 2022, and ending on August 1, 2025, with the option to extend for up to a twoyear period, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $180,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
14. Approve Agreement between the City of Santa Ana and William H. Nuesse M.D. and Mary Ann Nuesse, D.O, a California Medical Corporation, Doing Business as Sunrise Multispecialist Medical Center, for NonIndustrial Medical Services (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Aareement with William H. Nuesse M.D. and Mary Ann Nuesse, D.O, a California medical corporation, doing business as Sunrise Multispecialist Medical Center, to provide nonindustrial medical services for a threeyear term (June 7, 2022 through June 30, 2025) with the option of one 1year extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. The agreement shall not exceed $200,000 over the term of the Agreement (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
15. Adopt a Resolution Declaring CityOwned Properties as Exempt Surplus Land for the Purpose of a Real Property Exchange with the State of California Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a resolution declaring Cityowned properties as exempt surplus land pursuant to California Government Code § 54220 et seq. for exchange of State of California real property for the City’s use, and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary to complete the exchange.
16. Orange County Grand Jury’s Investigative Report, Findings, and Recommendations Regarding “How is Orange County Addressing Homelessness” Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Orange County Grand Jury’s investigative report, findings, and recommendations regarding Orange County Homelessness and authorize the City Manager to deliver the City’s response to the findings and recommendations to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
17. Approve the $128,360,000 Revive Santa Ana Spending Plan, Appropriate Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding, and Adopt a Resolution to Amend the FY 202223 Annual Budget to Add LimitedTerm FullTime Positions (Revive Santa Ana Program)
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the updated $128,360,000 Revive Santa Ana Spending Plan to protect and revive the community as Santa Ana continues to emerge from the impacts of the COVID19 pandemic.
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment of $64,180,000 to authorize spending from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for various expenditures to recover from COVID19, including authorization for the City Manager to move appropriated money between SpendingPlan line items to reflect evolving federal guidelines and individual program popularity. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a resolution to amend the Fiscal Year 202223 Annual Budget to add limitedterm fulltime positions for the implementation of Revive Santa Ana projects.
18. Direct Staff to Place a Proposed Charter Amendment Voter Ballot Measure for Public Consideration at the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election; Adopt a Resolution, Authorize and Designate City Councilmembers to File an Argument; Direct City Attorney to File an Impartial Analysis; and Other Related Documents Calling for a General Municipal Election and Consolidating it with the Statewide General Election
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: 1. Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana calling for the placement on the ballot of a measure for the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election for the submission to the qualified voters of the question of whether the City Charter should be amended to update the City Charter by imposing a lifetime ban for the Mayor after completion of 4 terms and a lifetime ban for Councilmembers after completion of 3 terms, requiring approval of 2/3 of the City Council to adopt a budget, expanding the application of the Code of Ethics, utilizing gender neutral language throughout the Charter, changing references to the “Clerk of Council” to “City Clerk” and making other minor cleanup updates.
2. Request that the Board of Supervisors of Orange County Consolidate the City’s General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election.
3. Authorize the filing of Arguments and Rebuttals.
a. Designate up to five (5) Councilmembers to author an Argument and Rebuttal Statement.
4. Direct the City Attorney to prepare an Impartial Analysis.
5. Direct the Clerk of the Council to publish legal notices as required by law. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Mental Health Mobile Outreach Services
2. Community Workforce Agreement